Carpenter

Jeld-Wen Inc.•Oceanside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed to be a technical hands-on resource for LaCantina’s current, custom and new innovative product offerings. The role is actively involved in prototype fabrication along with ensuring product integrity of existing products. Reporting to the Product Development Shop Supervisor, the Product Development Technician is responsible for all the support functions of the Product Development Department. The role serves as one of the technical resources of LaCantina for manufacturing, service, and sales of current products along with assistance of design and testing of new and improved products. This position is hands-on in the fabrication of products, both current and prototype, and requires a high attention to detail, organization and documentation. In this role, the Product Development Technician will provide training to various departments including manufacturing of current and new products.

Requirements

AA degree in woodworking/construction trade or 5yrs. on the job training in related millwork field like window and door manufacturing. Equivalent combination of college and on the job training is acceptable.
Technical Proficiency operating industry wood working equipment such as table saw, jointer, and shaper.
Technical Proficiency: Software knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong mathematical skills
Ability to prepare parts and assembly drawings (hand drafting only)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reliability and punctuality
Valid California Class C driver’s license for operation of company vehicle.
Strong Organizational and project management skills
Meet physical job description/analysis of physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience using precision measuring instruments
Experience using CAD software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
OSHA safety training

Responsibilities

Build prototypes of new products and improvement concepts.
Read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints and as build drawings.
Responsible for conducting testing of products in conjunction with Fenestration Lab.
Write various documentations including SOPs, Installation Instructions, ECN’s, DCN’s and Laboratory Reports.
Fabricate Custom designed products, prototypes and necessary jigs associated.
Establish Bill of Material list for assemblies and sub-assemblies.
Responsible for production and quality for all non-standard materials and products.
Perform root cause analysis and correct actions for identified concerns.
Perform First Article Inspections of parts, processes and jigs.
Train various departments of product/processes including Manufacturing lines.
Other duties as assigned.